Civil Engineer salary in Massachusetts
The median annual wage for civil engineers in Massachusetts is $106,730, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $100,840. Massachusetts ranks 4 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$106,730
25th percentile
$84,570
75th percentile
$134,810
90th percentile
$165,590
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Massachusetts | 9,450 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Massachusetts | $117,330 |
| National median | $100,840 |
| National employment | 367,840 |
Metro areas in Massachusetts
- Boston, MA: median $107,670
States with similar pay for civil engineers
- Louisiana: median $105,380
- Oregon: median $105,250
- New Jersey: median $104,660
- Nevada: median $104,310
- New Mexico: median $103,900
- District of Columbia: median $103,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Civil Engineers" (17-2051), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.